Oil temperature high
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
Oil temperature high
Hey guys,
Since installing the TTS Longtubes I've noticed my oil temperatures are considerably higher at times, especially if the outside air temp is over 90 degrees and I am cruising at 75-80mph. The temp is tending to hover between 223-230 degrees. I figure I'm going to start with a new thermostat to cool the motor down some, and from there I'm not real sure. Any ideas?
hehe, maybe it's time for a louvered hood so I can get some of the heat out.
Since installing the TTS Longtubes I've noticed my oil temperatures are considerably higher at times, especially if the outside air temp is over 90 degrees and I am cruising at 75-80mph. The temp is tending to hover between 223-230 degrees. I figure I'm going to start with a new thermostat to cool the motor down some, and from there I'm not real sure. Any ideas?
hehe, maybe it's time for a louvered hood so I can get some of the heat out.
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Re: Oil temperature high (CrazyMagMan)
First, those are not bad oil temps. I saw 319 last Tuesday with an outside air temp of 66 degrees. That was right after 20 minutes of WOT driving. When I install my bigger radiator and oil cooler I expect the oil temp to drop to the 230 range. Second, a new thermostat will not help since the water temp is already over the opening point of the stock thermostat. A lower thermostat may increase the amount of time it takes for the oil temps to get up to the level you mentioned but it will not stop them from occuring if you drive long enough.
Bill
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Re: Oil temperature high (bgood)
You oil temps are normal, especially for the warm ambient temperatures you are driving in.
With my oil cooler and HD radiator, I usually run around 215-230 with normal street driving and up to 270 when out on a roadcourse.
With my oil cooler and HD radiator, I usually run around 215-230 with normal street driving and up to 270 when out on a roadcourse.
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Re: Oil temperature high (Bill Dearborn)
First, those are not bad oil temps. I saw 319 last Tuesday with an outside air temp of 66 degrees. That was right after 20 minutes of WOT driving. When I install my bigger radiator and oil cooler I expect the oil temp to drop to the 230 range. Second, a new thermostat will not help since the water temp is already over the opening point of the stock thermostat. A lower thermostat may increase the amount of time it takes for the oil temps to get up to the level you mentioned but it will not stop them from occuring if you drive long enough.
Bill
Bill
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